AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 3

Course codes: AAT009 / AAT032

Gain a recognised qualification with this AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 3 course from home!

Study double-entry bookkeeping, financial statements, VAT reporting, accounts for sole traders and much more!
Ideal for experienced bookkeepers looking to acquire further knowledge and skills, or for those progressing from the Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping.
Provides career progression with the opportunity of progressing onto the AAT Accounting qualification or Computerised Accounting qualifications.
AAT qualifications are recognised by all UK chartered and certified accountancy bodies and are widely sought after by employers.

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As well as your AAT course materials and tutor support, you can choose to include the examination needed to successfully gain your AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 3 qualification in order to successfully complete your qualification.

All course materials will be delivered to you by post, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.

You can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by email or via post, so handing in an assignment is simple.

Course Duration

Up to one year.

Study Hours

Approximately 210 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive your AAT Advanced Certificate In Bookkeeping Level 3 (on completion of exams).

Entry Requirements

Advised you have studied bookkeeping level 2 or have a basic understanding of bookkeeping.

Assessment

Six tutor marked assessments and three unit exams.

Applying the principles of advanced double-entry bookkeeping
Implementing procedures for the acquisition and disposal of non-current assets
Preparing and recording depreciation calculations
Recording period and adjustments
Recording period and adjustments Producing and extending the trial balance

Distinguishing between the financial recording and reporting requirements of different types of organisation
Explaining the need for final accounts and the accounting and ethical principles underlying their preparation
Preparing accounting records from incomplete information
Producing accounts for sole traders
Producing accounts for partnership
Recognising the key differences between preparing accounts for a limited company and a sole trader

Understanding and applying VAT legislation requirements
Accurately completing VAT returns and submitting them in a timely manner
Understanding implications of errors, omissions and late filling and payment
Reporting VAT related information in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirement

Assessment

This course will be assessed by six tutor-marked assessments and three AAT computer-based exams. The exams are completed online at an external test centre.

The six tutor-marked assessments provides complete flexibility and the opportunity to progress more quickly if desired. Your tutor will help you to decide when you are ready to take the AAT exams.

Booking your assessments

Exams can be included in the cost of this course. If you choose to add your assessments and book through us, they will take place at a centre in either Birmingham or Irthlingborough, near Northampton. When choosing to add your assessments to your booking, it is important to note that we are only able to book your assessments at the specified centres in either Birmingham or Irthlingborough, therefore, you must be prepared to travel to the centre to complete your assessment.

Alternatively, if you don’t add your assessments to your course, you will have to book and pay for these separately.

Course Duration

This course takes approximately 210 hours to complete. You will have up to one year (12 months) from your enrolment date to complete your course, allowing you to work at your own pace.

Study Method

Once you enrol, you will receive all course materials by post and receive full tutor support for a year by email. Once you have registered with AAT you will also have online access to online resources and additional support materials, including sample assessments.

Qualification

On successful completion of your AAT exams, you will receive an AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 3 awarded by The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Awarding Body

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) has been established for over 30 years and is a leading membership organisation for over 120,000 accounting professionals.

You must be 16 years old in order to enrol onto this course, as well as have basic mathematical skills and IT literacy. It is also strongly advised that you have studied bookkeeping at level 2, or have experience and basic understanding of bookkeeping principles before studying this level 3 course.

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To sit your exams, you must join AAT as a student member, which will then give you access to their resources. However, if you add on the exams, the cost is included within the price of the course. If you choose not to add on your exams, you will need to book and pay for these separately.

More information on fees can be found on the AAT website.

You are still able to study this AAT course if you live outside the UK. If you add on the exams, you must take the examinations within the UK at either the Birmingham or Irthlingborough centre as this is the only guaranteed way to access examination centres.

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 3

Unit 1 Advanced bookkeeping (GLH: 90)

Unit 2 Final accounts preparation (GLH: 60)

Unit 3 Indirect tax (GLH: 60)

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